Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry

Sesame oil can be substituted for part or all of the peanut oil. Preparation time does not include marinating time.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb top round beef, sliced diagonally into thin strips
•  nonstick cooking spray or 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1  tablespoon  peanut oil
• 1  bell pepper, cut into thin strips (color of your choice)
• 2  ounces snow peas
• 1  scallion, chopped
• 8  cups  shredded romaine lettuce
• 1  tablespoon unsalted peanuts

• Marinade

• 3  tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons light soy sauce (lower-sodium)
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice
• 2  teaspoons  grated orange zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  grated gingerroot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Combine marinade ingredients in a 1-gallon plastic freezer bag; add beef and marinate 2 hours to overnight.
2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat 1 minute; add cooking spray or 1 Tbs oil.
3. Add beef and stir-fry about 3 minutes until no longer pink; remove from pan and set aside.
4. Add 1 Tbs oil to pan and stir-fry pepper, snow peas and scallion 2 minutes.
5. Return beef to pan with romaine and peanuts; leave on burner but turn off heat.
6. Toss (pan will continue to cook) until heated through and romaine slightly limp but only slightly reduced in volume (1 minute or less).
7. Serve hot.